Interim Dean, Counseling & Student Support

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an interim Dean/Senior Dean to provide strategic leadership for instructional, student, and support services across a defined division. This role oversees managers, faculty and staff, and partners with districts on planning, budgeting and program quality.

The position emphasizes equity, student success and governance, with responsibilities for hiring guidance, program reviews, accreditation preparation and cross-college collaboration.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent to at least three (3) years of full-time instructional, student, and/or other relevant support services experience. Equivalent to one year’s experience in a lead role such as a department chair, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic and innovative community of faculty, staff and students.
• Manages and evaluates assigned managers, supervisors, faculty and staff.
• Oversees division(s) or areas of a college or District instructional, student and/or support services operation.
• Manages the approved annual budget for assigned area and participates in planning and accreditation processes.
• Supports college and district governance and works to promote student success and equitable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Equity & inclusion

Change management

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an interim Dean/Senior Dean to provide strategic leadership for instructional, student, and support services across a defined division. This role oversees managers, faculty and staff, and partners with districts on planning, budgeting and program quality.

The position emphasizes equity, student success and governance, with responsibilities for hiring guidance, program reviews, accreditation preparation and cross-college collaboration.